Convertible Owners

Canefan · 12-15-2011, 06:00 AM

I just had my top replaced under warranty to address the known defect where holes were wearing through on both sides. I was cleaning the rear window and noticed something that I hadn't seen before and would like someone to check theirs and tell me if it's the same. As I look through the window from the outside, along the bottom where the rear window meets the deck (on the inside) there are 2 8inch strips of black felt that look glued on. As I said, I don't remember seeing those before and I just want to make sure that they did the install correctly. Could someone check for me? Thanks in advance.

pinmagic · 12-15-2011, 06:44 AM

Peeksures?

Xios135 · 12-15-2011, 07:30 AM

Welcome to the top replacement club. I'm on my third. One for the holes and two for the defroster. Can't say I've noticed what you're describing. Like mentioned above....pics would help.

Canefan · 12-15-2011, 07:46 AM

Yeah. It was too dark this morning to take pictures. I'll try to post some later.

Tom K. · 12-15-2011, 11:19 AM

My '08 128i 'vert had the top fix done back in July,2009. It also has the two pieces of felt but each one is only about 2.5 to 3 inches in length.

Apparently, it's done the trick as the OEM top remains perfect after 34,000 miles.

Tom

12-15-2011, 06:00 AM	#1
Canefan Private 15 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2008 Monaco Blue 135i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (0)	Convertible Owners I just had my top replaced under warranty to address the known defect where holes were wearing through on both sides. I was cleaning the rear window and noticed something that I hadn't seen before and would like someone to check theirs and tell me if it's the same. As I look through the window from the outside, along the bottom where the rear window meets the deck (on the inside) there are 2 8inch strips of black felt that look glued on. As I said, I don't remember seeing those before and I just want to make sure that they did the install correctly. Could someone check for me? Thanks in advance. Last edited by Canefan; 12-15-2011 at 06:58 AM..
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12-15-2011, 06:44 AM	#2
pinmagic The Only Sane One Here 61 Rep 1,135 Posts Drives: 135i Convertible Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (1)	Peeksures? __________________ 2011 135i VERT SGM/SB/MOONLIGHT - ED - with every single friggin' option they offered.
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12-15-2011, 07:30 AM	#3
Xios135 First Lieutenant 24 Rep 365 Posts Drives: 2014 MB CLA Edition 1 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 135i Conve ... [1.00]	Welcome to the top replacement club. I'm on my third. One for the holes and two for the defroster. Can't say I've noticed what you're describing. Like mentioned above....pics would help. __________________ GONE *135i Vert-Montego Blue M-Sport-6MT, BMS DCI, JB+, CF iCarbon Spoiler, Matte black grills, stock diffuser mod, Ink Black powder coated 264s,*
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12-15-2011, 07:46 AM	#4
Canefan Private 15 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2008 Monaco Blue 135i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (0)	Yeah. It was too dark this morning to take pictures. I'll try to post some later.
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12-15-2011, 11:19 AM	#5
Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	My '08 128i 'vert had the top fix done back in July,2009. It also has the two pieces of felt but each one is only about 2.5 to 3 inches in length. Apparently, it's done the trick as the OEM top remains perfect after 34,000 miles. Tom
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